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There is a new way for parents to search for preschools without the headache of having to fill multiple forms or deal with waitlist uncertainties. The Early Child Development Agency has launched a new function with more straightforward searches, clearer vacancy information and contact details for preschools. All of thi

Community emergency response leaders in Singapore will begin training to deal with climate emergencies such as extreme heatwaves and extensive flooding. The People's Association and Singapore Red Cross have signed an agreement allowing community volunteers to travel to countries where such disasters have struck. Minist

Early intervention educators will get a pay raise of between three and 16 per cent over the next three years. These are educators who work with children with developmental needs. Announcing this at a conference for the sector, Social and Family Development Minister Masagos Zulkifli says this is part of a wider push to

More young children with developmental delays may soon be able to get early intervention support in preschools and at home. Some centres providing the service hope to increase collaboration with educators and parents to conduct sessions in these more familiar settings. It comes as demand for early intervention services

Organisations involved in providing and distributing free food have welcomed a proposed move that could protect them from legal repercussions if certain safety and hygiene standards are met. They are also hopeful this will encourage more to donate excess food, thus reducing wastage. Chloe Teo reports

Three emerging violinists have won the chance to perform with Ray Chen and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House on 25 July.